General Studies Paper-3 Context The recent collapse of the Mujpur-Gambhira bridge over Gujarat’s Mahisagar (Mahi) river has once again exposed the alarming fragility of public infrastructure of India. About India’s Public Infrastructure India’s public infrastructure — like national highways & expressways, economic corridors, bridges, drainage systems, urban utilities, telecom, and infrastructures related to ports & shipping etc — is recognized as the foundation of economic growth, social equity, and national resilience. Over the past decade, sectors like transport, energy, housing and digital connectivity have gained momentum. According to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), 431 infrastructure projects faced....Read More

General Studies Paper-3 Context India’s space regulator INSPACe has granted a licence to Elon Musk-run Starlink to offer space-based internet services in the country. About Starlink has been waiting since 2022 for licences to operate commercially in India. It would be the third company to receive India’s nod to enter the space after Eutelsat’s OneWeb and Reliance Jio. Starlink will now need to secure spectrum from the government, set up ground infrastructure, and also demonstrate through testing and trials that it meets the security rules it has signed up for. Starlink authorisation is to operate Gen1 constellation for providing satellite....Read More

CURRENT CONTEXT : The ASI will soon begin conservation efforts at Tabo Monastery, addressing structural damage and weather-worn paintings, after caretakers appealed for urgent intervention .  ABOUT TABO MONASTERY: Located in Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh; founded in 996 CE by Tibetan translator Rinchen Zangpo under King Yeshe-Ö’s patronage. Features nine temples, four stupas, 23 chortens, housed within fortified mud‑brick walls. Contains rare artifacts: frescoes, murals, thankas, echoing Indo‑Tibetan Buddhist art. ASI registered site; survived 1975 earthquake and renovated in 1980s. Restoration plan includes tendering to install retractable roofs and enhance drainage systems, crucial due to cloudburst threats.Read More

CURRENT CONTEXT : The ISSF selected New Delhi to host the ISSF World Cup in 2027 and the Junior World Championship in 2028, confirming India’s place as a global shooting sports hub.  ABOUT THE EVENTS: Host City: New Delhi’s Karni Singh Shooting Range. Events: Rifle, Pistol & Shotgun competitions.  About ISSF (International Shooting Sport Federation) Founded: 17 July 1907 (as International Shooting Union, renamed ISSF in 1998) Headquarters: Munich, Germany (since Feb 1980; address: Widenmayerstrasse 16, Munich 80538) Membership: Represents 150–163 member federations from ~149 countriesRead More

CURRENT CONTEXT: As per July 2025 FIFA rankings, India dropped six places to 133, the lowest in nine years, following losses to Thailand (0–2) and Hong Kong (0–1).  ABOUT THE RANKING: Points fell from 1,132.03 to 1,113.22. Last low: 135 in December 2016. Now 24th among AFC’s 46 nations; Asian leader is Japan (17th). About FIFA – Fédération Internationale de Football Association Founded: 21 May 1904 in Paris by seven European nations led by Robert Guérin Headquarters: FIFA House, Zurichberg, Zurich, Switzerland, built 2004–07 with two floors above ground and five underground. Membership: 211 national associations (close to UN member....Read More